If it is true that...

Intellectual property issues can threaten a startup's survival

Then it must be true that...

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure

If it is true that...

Startups often require funding from investors

and

Raising seed capital is comparatively easy due to the small amounts of money involved

and

Investors at the seed stage do not usually expect an elaborate business plan

and

Investors provide funding in the hope of generating revenues

Then it must be true that...

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure

If it is true that...

Startups should approach venture capital firms before they run out of money

Then it must be true that...

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure

If it is true that...

Startups often require funding from investors

and

Self-funding a startup requires starting as a consulting company, which can be difficult to transition from

and

Raising seed capital is comparatively easy due to the small amounts of money involved

and

Investors at the seed stage do not usually expect an elaborate business plan

and

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure

Then it must be true that...

Spending money slowly encourages a culture of cheapness